Cycling in Brizon
1 cycling route from Brizon, France, 7 km, 7 km mapped in all, with up to 502 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (72 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,511 m on Col de Solaison from Brizon. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 7 km
- Biggest day
- 502 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- High point
- 1,511 m on Col de Solaison from Brizon.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Brizon
Brizon in France offers a notable cycling route leading from the village to Col de Solaison. This route climbs steadily and covers 6.8 km with an elevation gain of 502 m, making it a focused climb for cyclists. The route crosses no other towns or villages but ends at a significant summit of 1511 m. The climb averages 7.8% gradient with sections reaching up to 11.3%, providing a challenge for riders seeking a concentrated effort.
The route features mostly paved surfaces, with only about 3% of the distance being gravel or unpaved. There are no cycle paths, cycle lanes on main roads, or railway stations along the route. Services are sparse, with the longest stretch without available facilities being 5.4 km, thus riders should be prepared for limited support. This single climbing route defines cycling from Brizon's immediate area.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is mountainous and focused on climbing, with a steady ascent averaging 7.8% and a maximum gradient of 11.3%. The route rises to 1511 m at Col de Solaison over 6.8 km. Surface is mostly paved with a small portion of gravel or unpaved sections.